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Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
- Jul 17, 2013
- 2 min
When I Was Growing Up: Everyday Magic, Day 717
When I was growing up, a high school teacher would stretch forth one arm, drop his wrist dramatically, swish, and imitate Charles Nelson...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
- Jul 16, 2013
- 3 min
The Invisibility of Privilege: Everyday Magic, Day 716
As I read about the Trayvon Martin murder and subsequent trial, I can’t stop thinking about the obvious: the invisibility of privilege,...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
- May 23, 2013
- 2 min
“The Gift Must Move” and the Changing of Kansas Poets Laureate: Everyday Magic, Day 705
This moment is especially sweet for me. My term, which has been easing to a close with the announcement of Wyatt’s appointment at the end...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
- May 21, 2013
- 2 min
After 19 Years Our Family Graduates From the Lawrence School System: Everyday Magic, Day 704
For us, it started with Daniel at New York School in a kindergarten class in which all the kids did Army boot camp style call and...
Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg
- May 5, 2013
- 1 min
When the Time Comes: A Poem for Thad Holcombe: Everyday Magic, Day 701
When the Time Comes To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones...